1998 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Cpe Firebird
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Pontiac Firebird 2dr Cpe Firebird
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$18,015
Base Invoice:
$16,484
Destination:
$525
Engine/Fuel:
3.8L/231 Gas V6
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
2 Door Coupe
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
19/30
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Subcompact |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | L36 |
| Engine Type : | Gas V6 |
| Displacement : | 3.8L/231 |
| Fuel System : | SFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 200 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 225 @ 4000 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain : | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code : | MX0 |
| Trans Type : | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. : | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again : | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) : | 3.06 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.63 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : | 0.70 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 2.29 |
| Clutch Size (in) : | |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : | 3.42 |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 19 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 29 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | 690 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 105 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 13.4 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 3393 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | 1000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | 100 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front : | Short/Long Arm |
| Suspension Type - Rear : | Salisbury Axle |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : | w/Coil Springs |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : | 46 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | 36 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : | 1.10 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : | 0.59 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Power |
| Brake ABS System : | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 11.8 x 1.27 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 11.9 x 1.02 |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : | |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code : | QCB |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | QCB |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | |
| Front Tire Size : | P235/55R16 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P235/55R16 |
| Spare Tire Size : | T135/60R16 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 8 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 8 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 4 |
| Front Wheel Material : | Chrome |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Chrome |
| Spare Wheel Material : | - TBD - |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type : | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : | 14.4 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : | 2.28 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : | 40.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : | 40.6 |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | 15.5 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 101.1 |
| Length, Overall (in) : | 193.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 74.5 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 52.0 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 60.7 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 60.6 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | 4.0 |
| Liftover Height (in) : | 35.1 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) : | 12.9 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 84.0 |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 37.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 43.0 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 57.4 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | 52.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) : | 35.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) : | 28.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) : | 55.8 |
| Second Hip Room (in) : | 44.4 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | Firebird |
| Body Style : | 2 Door Coupe |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 19/hwy 30 (3.8L engine/5-speed manual trans) | |
| City 19/hwy 29 (3.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) | |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Waterborne base-coat/2-component clearcoat finish paint | |
| Body-color soft fascia-type bumpers | |
| Rear decklid spoiler | |
| Body-color body-side moldings | |
| Concealed quartz halogen headlamps | |
| Fog lamps | |
| Daytime running lamps | |
| Dual sport mirrors (LH remote/RH manual) | |
| Solar-Ray tinted glass | |
| Controlled-cycle windshield wipers | |
| Composite body panels-inc: doors, fenders, fascias, rear spoiler, roof | |
| Extensive acoustical insulation | |
| Extensive anti-corrosion protection | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Cartegena cloth reclining front bucket seats | |
| 4-way manual driver/front passenger seats | |
| Folding rear seat | |
| Full-length front console w/cupholders, aux pwr outlet, storage box | |
| Carpeted front floor mats | |
| Rear floor mats | |
| Tilt steering column | |
| 4-spoke steering wheel | |
| Instrumentation-inc: electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, coolant temp/oil pressure gauges | |
| Low oil level monitor & warning | |
| Cruise control | |
| Remote hatch release | |
| Pass-Key II theft-deterrent system | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Side window defoggers | |
| Electric rear window defogger | |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/compact disc, graphic equalizer-inc: seek-up/down, digital clock, search & replay, theft lock, remote CD pre-wiring, 4-coaxial speakers | |
| Black fixed mast antenna | |
| Locking glovebox w/light | |
| Day/night rearview mirror w/reading lamps | |
| Dual covered visor vanity mirrors | |
| Lights-inc: ashtray, dome | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 3.8L (231) SFI V6 3800 Series II engine | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | |
| 3.23 rear axle ratio | |
| Rear wheel drive | |
| 690-CCA Delco Freedom II battery | |
| 105-amp alternator | |
| GM computer command control | |
| Ride & handling suspension | |
| Independent short/long arm front suspension | |
| Salisbury axle rear suspension w/torque arm, trailing arm, track bar | |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | |
| P215/60R16 touring SBR BSW tires | |
| Compact spare tire | |
| 16" bright silver 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels | |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| Pwr front/rear vented disc brakes | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| 15.5 gallon fuel tank | |
| Stainless steel exhaust system | |
| SAFETY | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| Driver & front passenger next generation reduced-force airbags | |
| Front/rear lap/shoulder safety belts w/rear child comfort guides | |
| Side-guard door beams | |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | |
| Daytime running lamps | |
Options
| NO OPTION KIND | |
|---|---|
| SPORT APPEARANCE PKG -inc:dual outlet exhaust, specific aero appearance *Affects Color Availability* (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) (REQ: MX0 Trans) | $990 |
| 3800 PERFORMANCE PKG -inc: limited slip rear differential, uplevel steering, dual outlet exhaust, P235/55R16 tires (w/MX0 Trans-inc: 3.42 axle ratio) (REQ: 1SC Opt Pkg) | $440 |
| REMOVABLE HATCH ROOF -inc: locks, sunshades, stowage | $995 |
| FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET | STANDARAD |
| PRELIMINARY INVOICE | STANDARAD |
| MANUFACTURERS STATEMENT OF ORIGIN | STANDARAD |
| 6-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) | $270 |
| ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, 10-SPEAKERS -inc: auto-reverse, seek-up/down, Monsoon 500-watt amplifier, remote CD pre-wiring, digital clock, leather- wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) | $330 |
| ETR AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, 10-SPEAKERS -inc: seek-up/down, Monsoon 500-watt amplifier, digital clock, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) | $430 |
| TRUNK-MOUNTED REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER -inc: 12-disc capacity (REQ: 1SC Opt Pkg, W54 Radio) | $595 |
| SECURITY PKG -inc: theft deterrent system, remote keyless entry (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) | $240 |
| 16" CHROMED ALUMINUM WHEELS (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) | $595 |
| Emission System | |
| FEDERAL EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| NEW YORK/MASSACHUSETTS/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS | $170 |
| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS | $170 |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in the states of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut or California w/Federal Emissions* (REQ: FE9 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| FEDERAL EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas w/California, New York, Massachusetts or Connecticut Emissions* (REQ: YF5 or NG1 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| Engine | |
| 3.8L (231) SFI V6 3800 SERIES II ENGINE (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Transmission | |
| 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | STANDARAD |
| 4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: driver-selectable trans shift controls (normal/2nd gear start), brake/trans shift interlock, 3.08 axle ratio | $815 |
| Tires | |
| P215/60R16 TOURING SBR BSW TIRES (STD) (REQ: 1SA Opt Pkg) | STANDARAD |
| P235/55R16 TOURING SBR BSW TIRES (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) | $135 |
| Option Package | |
| OPT PKG -inc: base vehicle | STANDARAD |
| OPT PKG -inc: pwr door locks w/retained accessory pwr, pwr windows w/express-down driver-side, pwr sport mirrors w/blue glass/ RH convex, pwr antenna, 4-speed auto trans *NET* | $1,510 |
| OPT PKG -inc: pwr door locks w/retained accessory pwr, pwr windows w/express-down driver-side, pwr sport mirrors w/blue glass/ RH convex, pwr antenna, 4-speed auto trans, ETR AM/FM stereo w/compact disc/10-speakers/ graphic equalizer, 6-way pwr driver seat, security pkg *NET* | $2,450 |
| Seat Type | |
| CARTEGENA CLOTH RECLINING FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD) | STANDARAD |
| PRADO LEATHER RECLINING FRONT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 1SC Opt Pkg) | $650 |
| Paint Type | |
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | STANDARAD |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
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Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles Roadside Assistance: 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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| News - Crash Test Results | |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS: Frontal crash ratings: Driver: * * * * Passenger: * * * * * Side crash ratings: Driver: * * * Rear Passenger: * * * * Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
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